The Million-Dollar Heart

The confidence that came from the ancient martial arts heritage of the Perez family was so formidable that even Percival found himself at a loss for words in front of it.

Vivienne grabbed Jasper by the arm, fearing he might decide to send the entire Perez clan to protect her. "Grandpa, I'm not in any danger, and I'm perfectly healthy. I didn't say anything earlier because I didn't want to stir up trouble at such a critical time. It's not as

complicated as you think."

After a moment of silence, Jasper finally shifted his gaze to Percival, his eyes filled with an intimidating pressure. "Is everything really okay?"

Percival finally found his voice, earnestly explaining to Jasper, "Grandpa, it's my fault. Vivienne was a bit emotional in the early stages of her pregnancy, so after discussing it with my coach, we decided not to disclose this. We didn't anticipate it would lead to such a major misunderstanding."

Hearing this, the tension in Jasper seemed to dissipate, and he waved his hand dismissively, "We're family. There's no need for formalities."

"You did the right thing. Given Vivienne's status, it's always better to be cautious with such significant matters."

With the situation clarified, Jasper's worries were eased.

To Vivienne, who looked a bit pale, he said tenderly, "If Vivienne doesn't want to say anything, I'll act as if I don't know. Not a word to anyone, including your uncles, until you're ready to tell them yourself."

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a look, smiles creeping onto their faces, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Finally, Jasper smiled, nodded, and stood up to leave.

With a young man from the Ellington family by his granddaughter's side, he had nothing to worry about.

At dinner, Jasper managed to suppress the topic in front of everyone, "Vivienne is fine, just go about your business as usual."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The uncles and aunts adored Vivienne no less than Jasper did. As long as she was fine, they wouldn't interfere too much.

Especially after the head of the family had spoken, they naturally followed suit.

Before leaving, Vivienne went to say goodbye to Finnian.

Just as she entered the backyard, she encountered a group of apprentices standing there like a wall.

an X-ray as he noticed their gazes fixed on his arm around Vivienne's waist,

arm, pulling

married, legally husband and wife, he could do as he pleased, and no one could say

tension, took the lead in speaking, "What's everyone doing

around him, Jerry cleared his throat before answering Vivienne's question, "We were just saying goodbye to Vivienne and the coach before we leave." Vivienne

there was no reason for them to

you leaving?" Vivienne didn't bother with pleasantries, knowing

see any issue

and she

anyone from Emerald Mountain needed help, a single

bully their only Vivienne in their presence, and

turned to Vivienne, his expression softening to one of concern, "We'll be leaving in a bit. Seeing you're okay

"Yeah, Vivienne, as long as you're doing well,

was rushed because of work at the company. We can't stay long, but we'll catch

third and fourth brothers, Daniel and Eric, didn't speak, but their concern was evident in

here early, just to see Vivienne

Vivienne, but the opposition was too strong. Instead of helping, they almost

couldn't match the assailants even in a single move, let alone anticipate future

was frustrating to admit their inability to

truly surprised them was

was merely enchanted by his handsome face, but during the tactical retreat, his strength was revealed

only did he have the looks, but also

Vivienne was clearly smitten.

thoughts, Vivienne nodded and then glanced at the closed door of the guest

The youngest, Larry, half-jokingly

stars last night and foresaw a few days of bad luck ahead. He's decided to retreat to the mountains for a while until the timing is right to return. Right now, he's packing up

was safeguarding his prized possessions, not

wanted those treasures, hiding them in the back mountains or anywhere else would be